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B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
What are a few tips to ensure my child has the right backpack?

What are a few tips to ensure my child has the right backpack?

Ask an Expert: Ted Johnson
Langley man dead after drowning in Cultus Lake

Langley man dead after drowning in Cultus Lake

A dive team located the man's body on Sunday.
New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

Population growth, provincial policies focused on decarbonization and industry development expected to drive demand for more clean electricity
Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Shelter costs increased nationally by 20.6 per cent from 2018 to 2022
Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Vancouver Coastal Health broke FOI laws in eight out of 10 requests, prompting Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. Michael Harvey to pen eight recommendations for reform; Harvey says some progress is being made.
Update: BC Housing, Tla'amin partner in affordable rental homes

Update: BC Housing, Tla'amin partner in affordable rental homes

Site on Arbutus Avenue in Townsite among projects announced by province
Photos: See these stunning images of Birkenhead Lake fire

Photos: See these stunning images of Birkenhead Lake fire

As of Sept. 10, a spokesperson for the BC Wildfire Service said the wildfire continues to be held, as it has for about a week, and remains at about 770 hectares in size.
Paranoid hammer-wielding assault leads to no time behind bars for B.C. man

Paranoid hammer-wielding assault leads to no time behind bars for B.C. man

The man expressed remorse to the court. He said he's working in a recovery program and is finding support through a church community.
B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks

B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks

The Ministry of Citizens' Services says the government fends off about 1.5 billion unauthorized access attempts every day.